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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

X754 GLFMOT history

X754 GLF is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 8 Jan 2001. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 35 MOT tests, with 188,365 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

X754 GLF blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
188,365 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
35
20 passed · 15 failed
Per year
5,024 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X754 GLF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
8 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X754 GLF was last recorded at 188,365 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Jan 2016: 110,876 miles, lower than 158,252 miles on 14 Jan 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
188,350 miles · 26 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
5,024 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 188,365 miles
  • 2025 – 186,791 miles
  • 2024 – 185,113 miles
  • 2023 – 183,619 miles
  • 2022 – 182,318 miles
  • 2021 – 180,692 miles
  • 2020 – 178,904 miles
  • 2019 – 177,583 miles
  • 2018 – 175,867 miles
  • 2017 – 173,435 miles
  • 2016 – 110,876 miles
  • 2015 – 158,252 miles
  • 2014 – 150,617 miles
  • 2013 – 144,977 miles
  • 2012 – 135,778 miles
  • 2011 – 132,734 miles
  • 2009 – 119,896 miles
  • 2008 – 111,018 miles
  • 2007 – 100,304 miles
  • 2006 – 92,493 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,365 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner nearside front inner sidesill excessively corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front door catch faulty intermittantlyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Both front tyres unevenly worn on inner edges advise alignment check

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front rear of offside and nearside front wheel arches excessively corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

35 tests since 30 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,365 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    188,365 miles
    Test number
    856653980817
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner nearside front inner sidesill excessively corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front door catch faulty intermittantly

  2. Fail188,350 miles (+1,559)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,350 miles
    Test number
    115116097818
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning jerky (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner nearside front inner sidesill excessively corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front door catch faulty intermittantly

  3. Pass186,791 miles (+36)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    186,791 miles
    Test number
    191752869639
    • AdvisoryFront rear of offside and nearside front wheel arches excessively corroded

  4. Fail186,755 miles (+1,642)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,755 miles
    Test number
    951762158060
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront rear of offside and nearside front wheel arches excessively corroded

  5. Pass185,113 miles (+29)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    185,113 miles
    Test number
    645177921642
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail185,084 miles (+1,465)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,084 miles
    Test number
    684168178126
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section split (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass183,619 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    183,619 miles
    Test number
    375904620129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail183,548 miles (+1,230)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,548 miles
    Test number
    837684975429
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass182,318 miles (+1,626)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    182,318 miles
    Test number
    363535231834
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass180,692 miles (+31)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    180,692 miles
    Test number
    295086413127
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail180,661 miles (+1,757)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,661 miles
    Test number
    692486609376
    • DangerousNearside Front Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated (4.11 (b) (iii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass178,904 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    178,904 miles
    Test number
    371926584762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail178,883 miles (+1,300)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,883 miles
    Test number
    871021802285
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  14. Pass177,583 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    177,583 miles
    Test number
    865444535967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail177,580 miles (+1,713)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,580 miles
    Test number
    763297053767
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass175,867 miles (+2,432)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    175,867 miles
    Test number
    667101955989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass173,435 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    173,435 miles
    Test number
    123104111578
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed latching mechainisum faulty (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/70/15 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres unevenly worn on inner edges advise alignment check

  18. Fail173,430 miles (+62,554)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,430 miles
    Test number
    941977787988
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low vertical adjustment faulty/broken (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed latching mechainisum faulty (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/70/15 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres unevenly worn on inner edges advise alignment check

  19. Pass110,876 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    110,876 miles
    Test number
    554073686059
    • AdvisoryItems removed from drivers view
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres unevenly worn on inner edges advise alignment check

  20. Fail110,876 miles (-47,376)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,876 miles
    Test number
    811343059596
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from drivers view
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres unevenly worn on inner edges advise alignment check

  21. Pass158,252 miles1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    158,252 miles
    Test number
    298134615070
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteBoth rear tyres split and cracked throw tread
    • NoteFront discs poor condition
    • NoteNearside front tyre perished on outer wall (195/7015)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

  22. Fail158,252 miles (+7,635)1 repaired1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,252 miles
    Test number
    789184215083
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteBoth rear tyres split and cracked throw tread
    • NoteFront discs poor condition
    • NoteNearside front tyre perished on outer wall (195/7015)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

  23. Pass150,617 miles (+4)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    150,617 miles
    Test number
    456132524099
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNearside front tyre unevenly worn on outer edge

  24. Fail150,613 miles (+5,636)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,613 miles
    Test number
    386990124053
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNearside front tyre unevenly worn on outer edge

  25. Pass144,977 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    144,977 miles
    Test number
    695181833091
    • AdvisoryFront Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  26. Fail144,977 miles (+9,199)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,977 miles
    Test number
    845211833054
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  27. Fail135,778 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,778 miles
    Test number
    238962242060
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteExhaust intermediate pipe deteriorating

  28. Pass135,778 miles (+3,044)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    135,778 miles
    Test number
    618092242039
    • NoteExhaust intermediate pipe deteriorating

  29. Pass132,734 miles (+12,838)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    132,734 miles
    Test number
    495724701054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass119,896 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    119,896 miles
    Test number
    290343969366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail119,889 miles (+8,871)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,889 miles
    Test number
    773861359320
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  32. Pass111,018 miles (+10,714)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    111,018 miles
    Test number
    374434768361
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  33. Pass100,304 miles (+7,782)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    100,304 miles
    Test number
    784315357326
    • AdvisoryInner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  34. Pass92,522 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    92,522 miles
    Test number
    513143307027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Fail92,493 miles9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,493 miles
    Test number
    143574466389
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about X754 GLF

Does X754 GLF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X754 GLF is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on X754 GLF?
The MOT on X754 GLF is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X754 GLF done?
X754 GLF was recorded at 188,365 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 5,024 miles a year.
Has X754 GLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X754 GLF has failed 15 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on X754 GLF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Jan 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X754 GLF find?
X754 GLF passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner nearside front inner sidesill excessively corroded; nearside front door catch faulty intermittantly.

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